August 1, 2019Erdenet (Mongolia) and a Visit to the Quarry-Mining Complex
Today we tell about our adventures in the Mongolian town of Erdenet and about organizing a tour to the mining quarry there. Hospitality
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July 16, 2019Lake Khövsgöl: The True Gem of Mongolia
Mongolia is a huge country and the main problem any traveler faces here is its distances in combination with the lack of public transportation. This is why we were extremely lucky to get to the lake Khövsgöl – one of the most beautiful places in Mongolia, quite far away from the capital. We aimed to get to Khövsgöl from Moron…
June 29, 2019Mestalla Stadium in Valencia
Not so long ago, Valencia CF beat Barcelona in Copa del Rey final. At the same time, we travelled in Spain and witnessed how people from Madrid rejoiced at the loss of rivals during the match, and how happy the fans in Valencia were the next day after the victory. Is not it a good reason to visit the home…
May 20, 2019JAFFA: port & flea market
Opened in 1963, Ashdod harbor caused the decline of the famous ancient post of Jaffa. In the early 2000s, the municipality went in and overhauled the area, creating a wide boardwalk and transforming the derelict warehouses into commercial space. It is now the most fashionable piece of real estate in the city, with a 1km long strip of restaurants, bars…
April 22, 2019Öresund Bridge (Sweden / Denmark): How to Get There, the Best Observation Platforms and Other Travel Tips
Öresund Bridge is the longest combined road and railway bridge in Europe, connecting the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, and the third largest Swedish city of Malmö. Built in 2000, the bridge did not only become a miracle of architecture, but also influenced the economies of two countries, as travel and exchange of goods between Sweden and Denmark became much easier…
April 1, 2019Mdina, An Ancient Capital in the Center of Malta (and Around)
The word “Mdina” in Arabic means “fortified place”, and indeed, this town is a fortress, which was also a Maltese capital for quite a while. The narrow streets of a tiny town are worth looking at for at least an hour. Yet, there is much more in Mdina, that just the streets. As a settlement, Mdina is at least 3000…